NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO
The Neighbourhood Network is dedicated to building safer, stronger and healthier communities across Hull and the Yorkshire region. We take a community-led and collaborative approach to improving wellbeing, reducing isolation and empowering local people to create positive change through our Community Safety, Menopausull Support Network and Community Centre workstreams.
Objects
FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN THE YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER REGION:(A) TO PROMOTE GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND GREATER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE PREVENTION AND SOLUTION OF CRIME;(B) TO PROMOTE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE POLICE SERVICE AND OTHER SAFETY PARTNERS, THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM, AND THE PREVENTION OF, CRIMINAL ACTS.(C) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE REGION THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTEREST OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,177 for the period ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £190,451 and total expenditure of £192,628. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £132,586, which the trustees consider to be below their stated policy target of three months' worth of unrestricted funds. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“STA15 - 46,975 46,975 - 15,300 15,300” — page 19
“The charity holds 3 months’ worth of unrestricted funds in reserve, this is to ensure the continued operations of the charity should income streams change dramatically.” — page 12
“Devan Witter, who is a trustee of Neighbourhood Network (Humberside) CIO is also employed by Phoenix Accountancy Business & Consultancy Limited, the Independent Examining company. Devan in his employment has no dealings with the Independent Examination which is completed by Rebecca Triffitt.” — page 4
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "below" (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 33
- Government income: £42,666 — grants £42,666 (10); 22% of the £190,451 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £20,514 — grants £20,514 (6); 11% of the £186,081 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £72,919 — grants £72,919 (5); 31% of the £233,619 total gross income on the same return
Funders the charity credits
- University of Hull
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/07/2023)
Trustees
- DEBORAH FAGANchair
- COLIN HAVERCROFT BSC
- Daniel Roche
- Devan Alexander William Witter BEM
- Karl Elliott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £190k | £193k |
| 31/12/2024 | £186k | £163k |
| 31/12/2023 | £234k | £168k |
| 31/12/2022 | £111k | £84k |
| 31/12/2021 | £28k | £59k |
Common questions
Is NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,177 for the period ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £190,451 and total expenditure of £192,628. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted funds of £132,586, which the trustees consider to be below their stated policy target of three months' worth of unrestricted funds. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO as a grant recipient include HEART RESEARCH UK, TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEART RESEARCH UK | FY2023 | £15k | Project: HU7’s Healthy Hearts |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Good Health and Wellbeing |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Good Health and Wellbeing |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE 64 TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| SOMERSET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK
- VAUXHALL NEIGHBOURHOOD COUNCIL LIMITED
- NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE
- BROMSGROVE AND REDDITCH NETWORK
- HULL WOMEN'S NETWORK LTD
- WELLS COMMUNITY NETWORK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEIGHBOURHOOD NETWORK (HUMBERSIDE) CIO | £190k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK | £770k | £80,000 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VAUXHALL NEIGHBOURHOOD COUNCIL LIMITED | £362k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEIGHBOURHOOD RESOURCE CENTRE | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BROMSGROVE AND REDDITCH NETWORK | £526k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULL WOMEN'S NETWORK LTD | £650k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |